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I have set up a large amount of IP bans to further control the spammers on this site. If you are banned in error please contact me and I will get it fixed for you Thanx, Beachbum

?? No one compared achievements. They are both rec soccer parents from the 80s

Big deal. Lots of us played soccer in the 80s.

There's a HUGE difference between the two. One is a fat, former radio personality turned soccer blogger and the other is has been involved in youth. professional and international soccer for over 30 years.

There's a HUGE difference between the two. One is a fat, former radio personality turned soccer blogger and the other is has been involved in youth. professional and international soccer for over 30 years.

Also: one is profane and insulting and small business man, the other is eloquent, well-educated, runs an international organization and works very successfully in the corporate world.

Curious to see if my statement gets posted in regards to skepticism that Barca would get DA

Who knows what will happen but

1) Barca is a huge name, big money player that USSF would drool over (and probably is).
2) USSF is going after market share, even if it means diluting the product somewhat. The more DA clubs the more likely ECNL clubs will struggle to keep top players.
3) Even if they want to avoid watering DA down, they can easily relegate a local non performer. They've done it before.

Curious to see if my statement gets posted in regards to skepticism that Barca would get DA

Who knows what will happen but

1) Barca is a huge name, big money player that USSF would drool over (and probably is).
2) USSF is going after market share, even if it means diluting the product somewhat. The more DA clubs the more likely ECNL clubs will struggle to keep top players.
3) Even if they want to avoid watering DA down, they can easily relegate a local non performer. They've done it before.

Long Island already lost Albertson on Boys side why couldn't they add Barca

Prediction. USSF makes them field both girls and boys DAP to clean up the mess on the LI girl scene.

Curious to see if my statement gets posted in regards to skepticism that Barca would get DA

Who knows what will happen but

1) Barca is a huge name, big money player that USSF would drool over (and probably is).
2) USSF is going after market share, even if it means diluting the product somewhat. The more DA clubs the more likely ECNL clubs will struggle to keep top players.
3) Even if they want to avoid watering DA down, they can easily relegate a local non performer. They've done it before.

If Barca posted tryouts for Girls DAP, girls would come in large numbers. Can you image if the girls DAp was free.

Let's face it the girls GDA launch on LI was pretty bad. It wouldn't take much for Barca to supersede that, even if today they don't have a single girls team.

... and to hear Larry's reaction that would be priceless

I agree that if Barca got GDA they'd get the players in a heart beat. Look at the other options on LI? It's a joke. If Barca lives up to expectations, quality training, build fields etc USSF will welcome them with open arms.